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A review paper on comparative analysis of Diesel blends with

different proportions of karanja oil Biodiesel
Ajeet Kumar Prajapati
Prajapati, Vipin Kumar Patel
Research Scholar (PG), Department of Mechanical Engineering,
ngineering, University Institute of technology,
Rajiv Gandhi
dhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Bhopal,, Madhya Pradesh,
Pradesh India

ABSTRACT

Biodiesel is an attracted alternative fuel and
biodiesel–diesel
diesel blends can be used as fuel in order to
substitute some part of diesel in engine at various
applications. In this study, the spray properties of
different type of blends of biodiesel
biodiesel–diesel (25%,
50%, 75% and 100% biodiesel) as well as pure diesel
is investigated under various ambient conditions by
means of high-speed
speed schlieren photography technique.
A comparative analysis of blended fuels and diesel
sprays is also presented. The experimental re results
show that when adopting fuel blends with variable
biodiesel–diesel
diesel fractions in the swirl
swirl-type injector
sprays, the spray developing patterns are not
significantly changed. In the case of low ambient
pressure (surrounding condition), the main spray ttip
penetration decreases and the spray angle increases
with the increase of biodiesel fraction. Under the
elevated ambient pressure condition, the difference of
spray penetration amongst the blends shows
inconspicuous, meanwhile the spray angle of all test
fuels keeps almost constant in the fully developed
stage except that the spray of pure diesel shows a
larger cone angle in the beginning of injection period.
Keywords: Biodiesel, spray, Blends
1 INTRODUCTION
Due to the increasing energy requirement day by day
in the various field like that transportation,
sportation, industry,
lighting, cooking
etc .so that fossil fuel resources inevitably necessitate
for the best possible utilization of exhaustible fossil
fuel and non-renewable
renewable energy resources.
Alternatives hold the key to the future of the
automobile industry.
ndustry. There is tremendous potential
both in terms of performance as well as reduced
health risks. But the automobile sector has failed to
show any real interest in these fuels. Consider this:
the use of alternative fuels can reduce the risk of
cancers by y as much as 90 per cent. They are much
more fuel-efficient
efficient and require less maintenance. Yet
alternative fuels constitute less than one per cent in
the automobile segment. Today there are many
alternatives: compressed natural gas (cng), liquefied
petroleumm gas (lpg), methanol, hydrogen fuels,
electricity, solar energy and bio-diesel.
bio And the
advantages are many:
Alternative technology
Many in the auto industry believe that the era of
alternatives to ic engine is about to dawn. This is
because futuristic fuel cells engine and electric cars
are slowly inching towards commercial viability and
hybrid vehicles have already achieved a high degree
of success in Japan. Like hybrid, fuel cell is also
another ecofriendly option. In principle, a fuel cell
operates like a battery. It has the potential to be
substantially more efficient than a conventional ic
engine. One of the major advantages of fuel cell is
that while current

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internal combustion engines have efficiency in the
range of 20 per cent, the fuel cells efficiency is
generally above 30 per cent. There are certain
inherent disadvantages in alternative fuels and there is
need to promote and develop the sector. But there is
no denying that alternative fuel operated on
alternative fuel vehicles will soon become a common
sight in the automobile industry due to improved
efficiency and reduced emissions. While some
countries in Europe are moving in this direction, the
initiative is yet to gain momentum in India. This is
mainly because the industry has not been proactive in
switching to cleaner fuels. The blame is also on the
Union government, which has played into the hands
of the petrol/diesel lobby to frustrate any attempts to
bring about any real change.

2.BIODIESEL COMPOSITION:
Production of Karanja Oil Biodiesel India is a tropical
country and avails most favourable climate for the
growth of karanja tree. It is found in abundance in
rural areas and woods of whole India, especially in
eastern part of India and Western Ghats. Another
name of the karanja is pongamiapinnata. The raw
karanja oil was obtained from karanja seeds and then
it was subsequently converted into its respective
biodiesel i.e., karanja oil methyl ester.Fig.1 shows the
close view of karanja seeds. The seeds are crushed in
expeller to acquire the oil. Anoutlook of raw oil
obtained by the process of crushing the seeds has been
given in Fig.2 As the tree of karanja is naturally found
in forest, there is so far no reports on adverse effects
of karanja on fauna, flora, and humans or even on
environment but that is a different area of
research.Karanja oil is non-edible and hence further
encourages its application for biodiesel production.

Figure: UIT RGPV lab

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Biodiesel is fatty acid alkyl ester obtained by
transesterification process of vegetable oils, animal
fats and waste oils. It has similar composition and
properties as that of petroleum diesel. The
replacement phenomenon of an alcohol by a different
alcohol from an ester is known as transesterification,
the process of transesterification is also known as
alcoholises. By the help of this process we reduce
down the viscosity of triglycerides. The general
equation of transesterification is
RCOOR' +
R''OH RCOOR'' + R'OH
Where,
R, R' &R'' denote Alkyl or Aryl group
Figure: Block diagram of engine set up
In the above reaction if methanol is used, it is termed
methanolysis. Fig 3 shows the image of the reactor in
which the tansesterification process took place. Raw
materials required:
• Karnaja seed oil
• Lye (Catalyst)
• Methanol
• Isopropyl Alcohol (for tests. Use 99% IPA)
B20:
B20 is a common biodiesel blend in the United States.
B20 is popular because it represents a good balance of
cost, emissions, cold-weather performance, materials
compatibility, and ability to act as a solvent. Most
biodiesel users purchase B20 or lower blends from
their normal fuel distributors or from biodiesel
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marketers. Regulated fleets that use biodiesel blends
of 20% (B20) or higher qualify for biodiesel fuel use
credits under the energy Policy Act of 1992. B20
must meet prescribed quality standards as specified by
ASTM D7467-17. The U.S. Department of Energy’s
Vehicle
Technologies Office has supported work to test and
improve biodiesel quality, helping more fuel meet
ASTM standards. B20 and lower-level blends can be
used in current engines without requiring
modifications. Engines operating on B20 have similar
fuel consumption, horsepower, and torque to engines
running on petroleum diesel. B20 with 20% biodiesel
content will have 1% to 2% less energy per gallon
than petroleum diesel, but most B20 users report no
noticeable difference in performance or fuel economy.
Biodiesel also has some emissions benefits, especially
for engines manufactured before 2010. For engines
equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
systems, the air quality benefits are the same whether
running on biodiesel or petroleum diesel. However,
biodiesel still offers better greenhouse gas benefits
compared to conventional diesel fuel. The emissions
benefit is roughly commensurate with the blend level;
that is, B20 would have 20% of the emissions
reduction benefit of B100.
B100 and High-Level Blends
B100 and other high-level biodiesel blends are less
common than B20 and lower blends due to a lack of
regulatory incentives and pricing. Biodiesel-
compatible material for certain parts, such as hoses
and gaskets, allow B100 to be used in some engines
built since 1994. B100 has a solvent effect, and it can
clean a vehicle's fuel system and release deposits
accumulated from petroleum diesel use. The release
of these deposits may initially clog filters and require
frequent filter replacement in the first few tanks of
high-level blends.
When using high-level blends, a number of issues
should be considered. Pure biodiesel contains less
energy on a volumetric basis than petroleum diesel.
Therefore, the higher the percentage of biodiesel
(above 20%), the lower the energy content per gallon.
High-level biodiesel blends can also impact engine
warranties, gel in cold temperatures, and may present
unique storage issues. B100 use could also increase
nitrogen oxides emissions, although it greatly reduces
other toxic emissions.
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Spray quality
Fuel Quality:
It is important that when you are purchasing fuel you
make sure it is high quality by meeting all ASTM
specifications. Fuel that is off specification on just
one of the ASTM standards can not only cause serious
engine problems, but it can void engine warranties if
it is determined that the fuel caused damage. This can
cause unnecessary costly repairs for
vehicles/equipment. To review specifications for
diesel fuel, biodiesel and biodiesel blends, see the
specifications in the Appendix. In an effort ensure that
producers and marketers operate in a manner
consistent with proper specifications, the National
Biodiesel Accreditation Commission created the BQ-
9000 program in 2005. This voluntary program
establishes quality systems for producers and
marketers of biodiesel in the areas of storage,
sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution and
fuel management practices. If purchasing B100 or a
biodiesel blend, ask if the biodiesel is from a BQ-
9000 biodiesel producer/marketer. If you are unable to
get fuel from a BQ-9000 producer/marketer, the next
best thing is to verify with your supplier that the fuel
meets all ASTM specifications.
4. Blending Your Own Fuel:
First be sure the (D975) diesel and (D6751) biodiesel
blending components all meet ASTM specifications
as showing the Appendix and that biodiesel is
BQ9000 certified. Biodiesel Stock (B100) and
biodiesel blends must be clean in appearance and free
of water and sediment. Fuel that is not clear and
bright indicates either poor fuel handling and/or
storage practices, or poor fuel quality. Biodiesel
blending procedures depend on a variety of factors,
including the volume of B100 required to make the
blend, the finished blend level, the volume of blended
products being sold, tank and space availability, and
equipment and operational costs. The temperature of
the biodiesel should be a minimum of 60°F or 10°F
above the cloud point when being blended. In-line
blending, properly designed and executed (as done at
refineries and pipeline terminals in Minnesota), is the
best way to ensure complete blending of biodiesel and
diesel fuel. Splash blending, however, (blending of
diesel and biodiesel in separate streams into a
transport or truck tank) may be used in locations
where in-line blending is not available. For top
loading trucks in warm weather, if possible load both
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products at the same time through separate lines at
high enough fill rates to sufficiently mix the products
in the tank. If diesel and biodiesel must be added
separately or at separate locations, it is recommended
that the diesel fuel be loaded first, then biodiesel be
introduced with as high volume and velocity as
possible to enhance thorough blending. It is important
that the B100 is kept at least 10°F above the cloud
point while blending takes place. An empty truck tank
can be so cold that in a short time, biodiesel can cool
and gel on the tank bottom before blending takes
place. If in-line blending for top loading trucks is not
available in cold weather, first add half the diesel
(warm if possible). Then, as quickly as possible, add
warm (60º F or more) biodiesel at high pressure and
volume to enhance thorough mixing followed by the
other half of the diesel fuel. Splash blending may also
be done in bottom loading transports. For bottom
loading in warmer weather, the biodiesel is loaded in
the tank through the manifold system first, followed
by the diesel fuel. A homogeneous mixture should be
obtained if the flow rate of the diesel fuel is adequate
(several hundred gallons per minute) If in-line
blending is not available for bottom loading trucks in
cold weather, it is important that the B100 is kept at
least 10° F above the cloud point (preferably 60º F or
more) while blending takes place. An empty truck
tank can be so cold that in a short time, biodiesel can
cool and gel in the manifold before blending takes
place. Therefore, in cold conditions, introduce half the
diesel fuel (warm if possible) through the manifold
first, then add warm biodiesel (60º F) at a high
volume and pressure through a port in the top of the
tank to get maximum turbulence. Finally, introduce
the other half of the diesel through the bottom
manifold with as high pressure and volume as
possible. Further agitation may be necessary to
achieve a homogeneous blend. The start and stop
action of the truck during delivery can be helpful and,
if the entire load is pumped into the customer storage
tank, this action will usually be enough to cause
complete mixing. For more detailed recommendations
on splash blending talk to your supplier. B100 should
be stored at temperatures of at least 50°F or 10°F
higher than its cloud point (which can vary depending
on the source) prior to blending with petroleum diesel
to ensure adequate blending. Depending on the
climate and storage method, insulation, agitation,
heating systems or other methods to maintain the
targeted temperature may be required.
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D975 No. 2 Diesel Fuel:
Biodiesel blends up to 5 percent are considered no
different than conventional No. 2 petroleum diesel.
These blends will meet the ASTM D975 fuel
specification and can be used in any application as if
they were pure petroleum diesel. No special labelling
is required at retail pumps to inform consumers that
biodiesel is contained in the fuel.
5. Methodology for performance testing:
The engine was directly coupled to alternator and
loaded by electrical resistance. The separate fuel
measurement unit was connected with engine. A
resistive load panel was attached with the output of
the generator. The engine-generator set was run
initially using diesel for 10 min each for 25%, 50%,
75% and 100% load. The fuel consumption was
measured by using stopwatch. At the same time the
readings of voltmeter, current meter and energy meter
were also noted down. Different blends of PB, WCB
with diesel were prepared. The filter of diesel engine
was opened and complete mixture of biodiesel and
diesel was drained so that it could not mix with the
next blend. The experiment was repeated for each
blend to enhance the accuracy of the blend.
6. Result and discussion:
The load test results were processed to compare the
BSFC of all the biodiesels considered in the study.
Fig. 3 shows the variation of BSFC of PB100,
WCB100,WCB10:PB10:D80, WCB20:PB20:D60 and
WCB30:PB30:D40 with load
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It’s evident from Fig. 3 that BSFC of PB100 is
highest at all loads from other biodiesels while
WCB100 has much lower BSFC than that of PB100.
When the load is 25%, BSFC of PB100 is 10.8%
higher than that of WCB100 but at 50% loading the
BSFC gap between PB100 and WCB100 gets wider
with PB100 BSFC being 46.8% higher. The BSFC of
WCB100 is higher than ternary blend of
WCB20:PB20:D60.
At 25% loading BSFC of WCB10:PB10:D80 is 24%
higher than that of diesel. The BSFC of
WCB10:PB10:D80 is comparable to diesel at all
loading conditions. The result of BSFC for PB100 and
WCB100 is in agreement with previous work done by
various researchers .
As per the test results shown in Fig. 4 BTE of
WCB100 remains higher than PB100. At 25% load
the BTE of WCB10:PB10:D80 12.63% is almost
equal to the BTE of diesel 12%. The BTE of PB100
and WCB100 are lower than ternary blend and diesel
in all loading conditions. The engine performance
results show that ternary blend performance is
comparable to that of diesel.
7.Findings:
The result of investigation of PB100, WCB100, diesel
and their ternary blends reveals that:
(1) High viscosity and lower calorific value of PB100
and WCB100 as compared to diesel are main
obstacles in the development of these biodiesels as an
alternative fuel to diesel.
(2) Poor cloud and pour point make it difficult to
use PB100 and WCB100 to be used as fuel in cold
climatic condition.
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(3)The cold flow properties of ternary blend
WCB10:PB10:D80 are comparable to diesel and
make it suitable to be used as fuel in cold climatic
condition.
(4) The BSFC and BTE of ternary blend are higher at
25% loading comparable to diesel and it is much
better as compared to PB100 and WCB100.
(5)The HC and CO emissions are lower in case of all
blends of biodiesel as compared to diesel while NOx
emission is lower in case of diesel.
8. Conclusions
The experiment investigation shows that biodiesel
from Pongamia and waste cooking oil can be
developed as alternate fuel for future. The fuel
properties like density, viscosity and calorific value of
ternary blend of PB and WCB and diesel are more or
less comparable to diesel. The cloud point and pour
point of various biodiesel blends are higher than those
of diesel. As the percentage increases in biodiesel
concentration, it will further result in an increase in
cloud and pour point of biodiesel due to the presence
of various fatty acids in it. The ternary biodiesel
blends of (WCB10:PB10:D80) have cloud point and
pour point of 6.5 °C and 6 °C, respectively which are
comparable to cloud and pour point of diesel 6 °C and
5 °C, respectively. The engine testing result shows
that at higher loads the BSFC of WCB10:PB10:D80 is
higher than that of diesel but at 25% loading it is
comparable to diesel. The BTE of ternary blend is
nearly same as that of diesel at 25% loading with 12%
and 12.63%, respectively. The HC and CO emissions
are also lower in case of biodiesel and its blends while
NOx emission is lower for diesel. The investigation
shows the ternary blend has improved engine
performance to a greater extent as comparable to that
of diesel.
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